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Computer Setup—Security
NOTE:
Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Table 5-2
Computer Setup—Security
Option
Create BIOS
Administrator Password
Change BIOS
Administrator Password
(This section is only active
if a BIOS administrator
password is set.)
Create POST Power-On
Password
Change BIOS Power-On
Password (This selection
is active only if a BIOS
power-on password is
set.)
Password Policies
Security Configuration
Description
Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which includes the following privileges:
●
Prevent others from changing BIOS policies
●
Full access to BIOS policy and settings
●
Unlock the computer when a power-on (user) password is set
NOTE:
Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
NOTE:
If the administrator password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, update the
BIOS, and make changes to BIOS settings using tools in Windows.
Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Lets you set and enable a BIOS power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears after a
power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password or administrator
password, the unit will not boot.
Lets you change the BIOS power-on password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
●
Password minimum length
●
Requires at least one symbol
Requires at least one number
●
●
Requires at least one upper case character
●
Requires at least one lower case character
●
Allow spaces
Clear Password Jumper
Select 'Honor' to allow or 'Ignore' to not allow the absence of the password jumper to clear the passwords
at boot up. Default is 'Honor'.
TPM Embedded Security
●
TPM Device
Lets you set the Trusted Platform Module as available or hidden.
●
TPM State
Select to enable the TPM.
●
TPM Clear
Select to reset the TPM to an unowned state. After the TPM is cleared, it is also turned off. To
temporarily suspend TPM operations, turn the TPM off instead of clearing it.
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
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